Description: Here’s the best investing advice from Fortune Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Dec 05, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2h88lPd Questions for Discussions: Summarize the thinking presented by the panel. Do you agree with any of the assessments and recommendations?
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Opinion: Here’s the verdict on that ‘terrible’ Obama economy
Description: What’s not to like? But please don’t ask the Trumpists Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Dec 03, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-the-verdict-on-that-terrible-obama-economy-2016-11-30 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the evaluation presented in this article. Do you agree with the assessments?
Why 25% of the working women in America are struggling financially
Description: They work in jobs that are growing fast, pay less than $15 an hour and are female-dominated Source: MarketWatch.com – video report Date: Dec 04, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-25-of-the-working-women-in-america-are-struggling-financially-2016-11-30?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What are the managerial and social issues presented? How should business, government, and society deal with the gap?
Israel’s Startup Hype Master Faces His Toughest Test Yet
Description: Israel’s most prolific startup hype man is a scruffy 35-year-old named Moshe Hogeg. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Dec 05, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-05/israel-s-startup-hype-master-faces-his-toughest-test-yet Questions for Discussions: Summarize the fund-raising strategies followed by Moshe Hogeg. How are they unconventional?
How Entrepreneurs Can Make Peace With Undiversified Investments
Description: If you’re an entrepreneur, traditional financial advice, starting with the drumbeat of diversification, does not apply to you. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Dec 05, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/05/your-money/asset-allocation/how-entrepreneurs-can-make-peace-with-undiversified-investments.html?ref=business Questions for Discussions: What does this article say about the “entrepreneurial view” of personal finances and motivation? Do you think it is a fair evaluation?
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to step down
Description: Howard Schultz stepping down as Starbucks CEO Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 02, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2016/12/01/howard-schultz-resigns-starbucks.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why did the company stock price fall on this news? Do you think the risk level for investors going forward will increase?
Behind Trump’s Deal With Carrier
Description: INDIANAPOLIS — By the time the Rust Belt turned red on election night, Carrier had to know the call was coming. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Dec 01, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/01/business/economy/trump-carrier-pence-jobs.html Questions for Discussions: What are the economic arguments presented in this article? What do you think is the best way to encourage businesses to remain… Read more »
Free market manipulations are only delaying the day of reckoning
Description: One of the toughest lessons I’ve learned in life either as a parent, entrepreneur or portfolio manager is when to act and when not to act. I’ve come to the realization, quite often the hard way, that there are times when we do not have real control over certain events and/or circumstances and that… Read more »
U.S. Stocks Rise to Record as Trump Rally Goes on for Third Week
Description: The U.S. stock market is partying like it’s 1999. Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Nov 25, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-25/u-s-stocks-rise-to-record-as-trump-rally-goes-on-for-third-week Questions for Discussions: Summarize what has happened in markets recently and the reasons presented in this report. Do you think this is a start of a Santa Claus rally?
Warren Buffett’s 17 Year Old Stock Predictions Come True
Description: His 1999 thought on annual returns were on point. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Nov 22, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2gec1Cj Questions for Discussions: What were Warren Buffett’s predictions? Why do you think he was able to be so accurate? Do you think a 6% return is “fair” return to investors?
